Gregory E. Kunkle

Gregory (Greg) Kunkle assists telecommunications corporate clients and trade associations with various legal and regulatory matters before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Clients such as electric utilities, oil and gas companies, railroads, public safety agencies, and commercial providers regularly seek Greg’s counsel regarding FCC wireless licensing and compliance issues. Greg has extensive experience in all frequency bands used by enterprises in the United States. He assists clients with regulatory and transactional aspects of identifying and acquiring wireless spectrum through a variety of means, including spectrum leasing, purchase and sale of licenses, and the FCC's auction process and related license due diligence.

Greg also supports companies on compliance with the FCC’s equipment authorization requirements, including Certification, Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity, testing, and the regulatory approvals necessary to bring wireless and electronic devices to market in the United States. His practice encompasses FCC rules governing the importation, marketing, sale, and distribution of radiofrequency devices, including applicable equipment labeling, disclosure, and compliance obligations. As part of Greg’s equipment practice, he counsels clients on the FCC’s Covered List and related restrictions affecting equipment and services deemed to pose national security risks, including the implications for device manufacturers, importers, distributors, and technology companies. His work includes advising companies in the drone and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and robotics industries on FCC regulatory requirements applicable to their products, wireless technologies, and supply chains. Greg helps clients navigate evolving FCC regulations and develop compliance strategies to address market-entry requirements, mitigate regulatory risk, and support the lawful commercialization of innovative technologies.

Greg counsels clients involved in the FCC's enforcement process, responding to and vigorously defending against complaints and investigations, and negotiating settlements with the Commission.

Prior to joining Keller and Heckman, Greg practiced at a boutique Washington, DC telecommunications law firm where he counseled a wide range of clients, including wireless and wireline service providers (e.g., resellers and prepaid providers) with FCC compliance issues. Greg assisted carrier clients with complex compliance matters before the FCC, including issues regarding Universal Service Fund (USF), slamming, enhanced services, and related issues, and aided a variety of clients, including carriers and end users, with transactional matters.

Greg speaks frequently on wireless regulatory issues at major telecommunications conferences throughout the United States and contributes regularly to industry publications.

Representative Matters

• Assisted numerous clients with spectrum acquisition spanning the FCC’s wireless frequency allocations, including the 220 MHz band, AMTS (217/219 MHz), VHF/UHF Part 22 Paging, the 1.4 GHz band, Part 90 800/900 MHz bands, MAS, the 2.5 GHz EBS/BRS band, and the 700 MHz band
• Worked with clients to successfully participate in FCC auctions, including 700 MHz and CBRS  
• Assisted a major e-commerce vendor in responding to, and negotiating settlement of, an FCC enforcement investigation into marketing of unauthorized RF devices
• Developed comprehensive plans and in-house training sessions for wireless licensees regarding compliance with FCC regulations

Memberships

• Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA)
• Land Mobile Communications Council (LMCC), Former President
• ENTELEC Regulatory and Technology Committee, Co-Chair, Spectrum Subcommittee